Moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake at 44 km depth2 Jan 00:32 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 3 minutes.2 Jan 00:34: Now using data updates from CSN2 Jan 00:42: Magnitude recalculated from 3.7 to 4.0. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 13.00 to 44.00 km (from 8.1 to 27 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 37 km (23 mi) towards WSW.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeJan 2, 2026 00:28:53 UTC - Local time at epicenterThursday, Jan 1, 2026, at 09:28 pm (America/Santiago GMT -3)StatusconfirmedMagnitude4.0Depth44 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude42.71°S / 74.227°WProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileSeismic antipode42.71°N / 105.773°EMongoliaShaking intensityIII Weak shaking near epicenterFelt3 reportsPrimary data sourceCSN (National Seismological Center (Centro Sismológico Nacional))Nearest volcanoCorcovado (127 km / 79 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeClear Sky 16.5°C (62 F), humidity: 72%, wind: 3 m/s (6 kts) from WSWEstimated seismic energy released6.3 x 1010 joules (17.5 megawatt hours, equivalent to 15.1 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.0 | about seismic energy29 minutes ago reported feltJan 2, 2026 00:28 GMT / Jan 1, 2026 09:28 pm (Santiago time)Lat / Lng: -42.71 / -74.227: 46 km Al SO De CastroSource: CSNOther sources: EMSC: 4.0 / 44 kmDetail info | Read user reports | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22564910',-42.71000,-74.22700,'29 minutes ago: Mag. 4.0, 46 km Al SO De Castro',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in ChileNearby placesThe closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Castro, a town with 30,000 inhabitants in Chile, in 46 km (28 mi) distance northeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced very weak shaking there. Several smaller towns and villages are located closer to the epicenter and might have experienced stronger shaking.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry38 km (24 mi)E of epicenterChonchi(pop: 12,600)III: WeakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile46 km (28 mi)NE of epicenterCastro(pop: 29,900)II: Very weakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile60 km (37 mi)NE of epicenterDalcahue(pop: 13,100)II: Very weakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile67 km (42 mi)SE of epicenterQuellon(pop: 21,800)II: Very weakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile99 km (62 mi)N of epicenterAncud(pop: 28,000)II: Very weakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile126 km (78 mi)E of epicenterChaiten(pop: 3,350)II: Very weakProvincia de Palena, Region de los LagosChile132 km (82 mi)NE of epicenterMaullin(pop: 15,600)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile138 km (86 mi)NE of epicenterCalbuco(pop: 12,500)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile174 km (108 mi)NE of epicenterPuerto Montt(pop: 245,900)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile185 km (115 mi)N of epicenterFresia(pop: 11,400)I: Not feltProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile186 km (115 mi)NE of epicenterPuerto Varas(pop: 25,000)I: Not feltProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile191 km (118 mi)NE of epicenterLlanquihue(pop: 16,200)I: Not feltRegion de los LagosChile199 km (124 mi)E of epicenterFutaleufu(pop: 1,830)I: Not feltProvincia de Palena, Region de los LagosChile208 km (129 mi)NE of epicenterCochamo(pop: 3,910)I: Not feltProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile218 km (135 mi)NE of epicenterEnsenada(pop: 1,300)I: Not feltProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile219 km (136 mi)NE of epicenterPurranque(pop: 13,600)I: Not feltProvincia de Osorno, Region de los LagosChile221 km (137 mi)SE of epicenterPalena(pop: 1,690)I: Not feltRegion de los LagosChile227 km (141 mi)E of epicenterLago Puelo(pop: 4,050)I: Not feltDepartamento de Cushamen, Chubut ProvinceArgentina229 km (142 mi)E of epicenterTrevelin(pop: 6,400)I: Not feltDepartamento de Futaleufu, Chubut ProvinceArgentina237 km (147 mi)E of epicenterEl Bolson(pop: 15,500)I: Not feltBariloche, Rio Negro ProvinceArgentina238 km (148 mi)E of epicenterEsquel(pop: 28,500)I: Not feltDepartamento de Futaleufu, Chubut ProvinceArgentina254 km (158 mi)N of epicenterOsorno(pop: 135,800)I: Not feltRegion de los LagosChile258 km (160 mi)SE of epicenterPuerto Cisnes(pop: 2,510)I: Not feltAisen, Region AysenChile262 km (163 mi)E of epicenterEl Maiten(pop: 3,780)I: Not feltDepartamento de Cushamen, Chubut ProvinceArgentina265 km (165 mi)NE of epicenterPuyehue(pop: 3,930)I: Not feltRanco, Region de los RiosChile283 km (176 mi)SE of epicenterRio Pico(pop: 1,390)I: Not feltDepartamento de Tehuelches, Chubut ProvinceArgentina285 km (177 mi)N of epicenterRio Bueno(pop: 15,500)I: Not feltRanco, Region de los RiosChile285 km (177 mi)N of epicenterLa Union(pop: 26,300)I: Not feltRanco, Region de los RiosChile298 km (185 mi)NE of epicenterBariloche(pop: 95,400)I: Not feltRio Negro ProvinceArgentina305 km (189 mi)NE of epicenterVilla La Angostura(pop: 7,530)I: Not feltLos Lagos, Neuquen ProvinceArgentina314 km (195 mi)NE of epicenterSanta Rosa(pop: 1000)I: Not feltProvincia de Valdivia, Region de los RiosChile315 km (196 mi)N of epicenterPaillaco(pop: 19,100)I: Not feltProvincia de Valdivia, Region de los RiosChile321 km (199 mi)N of epicenterCorral(pop: 3,500)I: Not feltProvincia de Valdivia, Region de los RiosChile324 km (201 mi)S of epicenterPuerto Aysen(pop: 16,900)I: Not feltAisen, Region AysenChile325 km (202 mi)NE of epicenterFutrono(pop: 13,700)I: Not feltRanco, Region de los RiosChile327 km (203 mi)S of epicenterPuerto Chacabuco(pop: 1,240)I: Not feltAisen, Region AysenChile328 km (204 mi)N of epicenterLas Gaviotas(pop: 1,500)I: Not feltProvincia de Valdivia, Region de los RiosChile362 km (225 mi)SE of epicenterCoyhaique(pop: 45,800)I: Not feltRegion AysenChile371 km (231 mi)NE of epicenterSan Martin de los Andes(pop: 23,500)I: Not feltDepartamento de Lacar, Neuquen ProvinceArgentina404 km (251 mi)NE of epicenterJunin de los Andes(pop: 10,600)I: Not feltHuiliches, Neuquen ProvinceArgentinaNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quake (3)So far, we have received 3 reports for this quake from Chile. The quake was reported to have been felt in up to approx. 70 km (43 mi) distance.Most reports came from Quellon (3 reports), a town with 22,000 inhabitants in Region de los Lagos in 67 km (42 mi) distance southeast of the epicenter, Chile. Further below is a list of places where most people reported this quake.This section is being updated as new data comes in.User reports estimate the perceived ground shaking intensity according to the MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale.Translate29 km of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloé, Los Lagos Region (64.7 km ESE of epicenter) [Map] / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / 1-2 squellon (66.8 km SE of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 15-20 sQuellón (66.4 km SE of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) / 2-5 sList of cities/places with most reportsPlaceDistance from epicenterAverage reported Shaking IntensityNr. of reportsQuellon, Region de los Lagos, Chile(Pop.: 21,823)67 km (42 mi)SE of epicenterIV: Light shaking3Note: Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (3 in total) could be used for statistics.What is Intensity and the Mercalli Intensity Scale?The amount of shaking that occurs on the surface due to an earthquake is called the intensity. It is commonly measured on the so-called Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) ranging from 1 (not felt) to 10 (extreme shaking), and given in Roman numerals as I,II,...IX, X, and often displayed with color codes ranging from light blue to dark red.Earthquake intensity depends mainly on the magnitude and depth of the quake as well as the distance from the epicenter: The further away, the less shaking intensity occurs.Read more about the MMI scale!Number of reports by intensityShaking intensityNumber of reportsMin-Max distance from epicenter (*)Average distance (*)III: Weak shaking266–67 km (41–42 mi)67 km (41 mi)Notes(*) Reports are filtered to exclude those that are likely highly inaccurate or esaggerated.Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (3 in total) could be used for geographic statistics.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeIf you were near the epicenter and felt it, please share your experience and submit a short "I felt it" report! Other users would love to hear about it!If you did NOT feel the quake although you were in the area, please report it as well! Your contribution is valuable to earthquake science and seismic hazard analysis.Compare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-01-2EpicenterAgency4.044 km27 mi00:28:5346 km al SO de CastroCSN (National Seismological Center (Centro Sismológico Nacional))4.044 km27 mi00:28:53OFFSHORE LOS LAGOS, CHILE0.2 km (0.2 mi) epicenter difference with CSNEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 1 km2 (0 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 2 km (1 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Jan 1, 2026 09:28 pm (Santiago)29 minutes ago - felt4.044 km0 km - This quake46 km SW of Castro, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 56 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 23.8 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 6 or higher: 0.03 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 31.3 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 0.26 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 3.8 years)Mag. 4 or higher: 3.2 quakes per yearMag. 3 or higher: 13.2 quakes per yearMag. 2 or higher: 24 quakes per yearThe area where this quake occurred has a high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 4 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 30 to 35 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 13 days after a magnitude 4.0 earthquake had hit on Friday, Dec 19, 2025, at 10:05 pm local time (America/Santiago GMT -3) in 52 km (32 mi) distance to the south:Mag. 4.0 earthquake 88 km southwest of Castro - Region de los Lagos, Chile - Dec 19, 2025 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.6. It had occurred 9 years ago earlier, on Sunday, Dec 25, 2016, at 10:22 am local time (America/Santiago GMT -4) in Region de los Lagos, Chile:Mag. 7.6 earthquake 41 km southwest of Quellon - Region de los Lagos, Chile - Dec 25, 2016 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapDec 19, 2025 10:05 pm (Santiago)4.041 km52 km (32 mi) to the S 88 km southwest of Castro, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 2 reportsInfoDec 7, 2025 08:47 am (Santiago)3.333 km94 km (59 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 20 km west of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoNov 20, 2025 10:01 pm (GMT -3)3.140 km96 km (60 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 18 km west of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoOct 7, 2025 03:12 am (Santiago)3.136 km107 km (67 mi) to the N 8 km Al N De AncudInfoSep 4, 2025 09:04 pm (Santiago)3.237 km28 km (17 mi) to the S 46 km northwest of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJun 6, 2025 10:34 pm (Santiago)4.740 km3.8 km (2.4 mi) to the WSouth Pacific Ocean, 32 km southwest of Isla Chiloe Island, Region de los Lagos, Chile 6 reportsInfoApr 20, 2025 08:48 am (Santiago)3.841 km24 km (15 mi) to the N 41 km west of Castro, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 2 reportsInfoApr 20, 2025 12:48 am (Santiago)4.335 km29 km (18 mi) to the SE 38 km northwest of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 5 reportsInfoFeb 6, 2025 09:21 am (Santiago)4.823 km29 km (18 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 27 km northwest of Isla Chiloe Island, Region de los Lagos, Chile 15 reportsInfoAug 24, 2019 07:36 pm (Santiago)5.139 km52 km (32 mi) to the SE 27 km west of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 9 reportsInfoFeb 28, 2019 03:17 pm (Santiago)4.824 km6.2 km (3.8 mi) to the SW Offshore Los Lagos, ChileInfoApr 5, 2018 02:32 am (Santiago)4.927 km18 km (11 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 18 km west of Isla Chiloe Island, Chile 2 reportsInfoJan 18, 2017 09:31 am (Santiago)4.733 km65 km (40 mi) to the S 48 km southwest of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 5 reportsInfoJan 3, 2017 06:19 pm (Santiago)5.442 km59 km (37 mi) to the S 45 km west of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 5 reportsInfoDec 27, 2016 11:07 am (Santiago)4.940 km78 km (49 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 51 km southwest of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 2 reportsInfoDec 25, 2016 07:54 pm (Santiago)4.940 km63 km (39 mi) to the S 35 km southwest of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 1 reportInfoDec 25, 2016 10:22 am (Santiago)7.638 km81 km (50 mi) to the S 41 km southwest of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 52 reportsInfoJan 8, 2016 08:12 am (Santiago)4.629 km113 km (70 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 18 km northwest of Isla Cochinos Island, Region de los Lagos, Chile 2 reportsInfoJul 6, 2012 06:16 am (Universal Time)5.025 km35 km (22 mi) to the E 16 km south of Castro, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoDec 14, 2011 03:00 pm (GMT -5)4.910.3 km97 km (60 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 48 km west of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJul 17, 2010 11:29 pm (Santiago)5.045 km91 km (56 mi) to the N 8.6 km south of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMar 28, 2008 09:34 pm (Santiago)5.127 km42 km (26 mi) to the S 40 km west of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJan 30, 2008 06:29 am (Santiago)5.028 km15 km (9.3 mi) to the E 23 km west of Chonchi, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJun 12, 2007 09:29 am (Universal Time)4.828 km23 km (14 mi) to the N 29 km west of Castro, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoFeb 26, 2006 03:10 am (Universal Time)4.932 km17 km (10.6 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 38 km west of Isla Chiloe Island, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoDec 21, 2005 07:19 pm (Santiago)5.226 km14 km (8.6 mi) to the E 36 km southwest of Castro, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoAug 23, 2005 08:44 am (Universal Time)4.740 km42 km (26 mi) to the NE 6.3 km west of Castro, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoAug 14, 1996 05:23 pm (Santiago)5.233 km55 km (34 mi) to the E 17 km ESE of Castro, ChileInfoOct 1, 1994 07:48 am (Universal Time)4.733 km126 km (78 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 31 km southwest of Isla Guar Island, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMay 1, 1989 10:33 pm (Santiago)5.129 km120 km (75 mi) to the NEProvincia de Llanquihue, 24 km northeast of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMar 6, 1989 09:16 am (Universal Time)4.810 km87 km (54 mi) to the NE 27 km NE of Dalcahue, ChileInfoJun 18, 1986 01:32 am (Santiago)5.233 km100 km (62 mi) to the NE 38 km SW of Calbuco, ChileInfoSep 15, 1975 03:37 am (Santiago)4.860 km93 km (58 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 31 km northeast of Isla Quinchao Island, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJul 4, 1960 05:29 pm (Santiago)5.8103 km51 km (32 mi) to the S 39 km west of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJun 28, 1960 09:57 pm (Santiago)6.025 km39 km (24 mi) to the SE 30 km northwest of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJun 3, 1960 02:55 pm (GMT -5)5.50 km67 km (42 mi) to the WSouth Pacific Ocean, 87 km west of Isla Chiloe Island, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoOct 11, 1940 06:41 pm (Universal Time)6.935 km92 km (57 mi) to the NE 15 km southeast of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoNov 21, 1927 11:12 pm (Universal Time)7.015 km269 km (167 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 60 km north of Puerto Aysen, Aisen, Region Aysen, ChileInfoMar 2, 1919 11:45 am (Universal Time)7.115 km241 km (150 mi) to the E Chubut, ArgentinaInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]